UCSB ENGINEERING AT A GLANCE:

• 5 undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree
• Combined 5-year BS/MS programs
• Academic programs to enhance your degree
• 1,550 undergraduates
• 150+ full-time faculty members
• 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Academic Programs

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UCSB currently offers the following academic programs and undergraduate majors leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

INSPIRE Program for First-Year COE students

INSPIRE was launched for the 2024-’25 academic years as a program for high-achieving first-year, low-income, and/or first-generation College of Engineering majors. INSPIRE students start their UCSB career with a junior- or senior-year peer mentor and a peer group of fellow first-year students in their major. The INSPIRE program is designed to help students successfully navigate their first year in the COE, while providing a community of peers in the major from the outset of their academic careers. INSPIRE was inaugurated for chemical engineering and computer science majors and will expand to other CoE majors in subsequent years. Click here to learn more! 

Prospective Undergraduates

You want to know you're choosing the right engineering program for your future. UCSB Engineering has all the information prospective students need, including career prospects for majors, how to apply, how to transfer, and admissions events that allow you to meet our advisors and get to know the college before you arrive.

• College of Engineering Virtual Open House
• College of Engineering Prospective Students Events
• Visit UCSB
• Undergraduate Admissions
• Undergraduate Requirements
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Transfer Student Info

Recently Admitted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to one of the best engineering programs in the world! Information for Newly Admitted Students includes next steps, how to submit your Statement of Intent to Register, enrollment, and how to get involved with UCSB and the College of Engineering before you begin classes. Please also visit our Virtual Open House webpage.

Current Undergraduate Students

UCSB Engineering is committed to your success and supporting you through your academic journey and career advancement. We provide full information about academic advising, degree requirements, academic support, and other student resources.

• Academic Advising & Advising FAQs
• General Engineering Academic Requirements (GEAR) 
• Academic Support & Tutoring
• Academic Calendar
• Engineering Career Services
• Engineering Student Organizations
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Honors Program
• Study Abroad
• Graduation & Senior Send-off

Meet the People in the Office of Undergraduate Studies

The Office of Undergraduate Studies for the College of Engineering provides academic advising and support services for engineering students. 

Glenn Beltz, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Jaymes Johnson, Financial and Operations Officer
Haley Orton, Director of Academic Advising
Shariq Hashmi, Academic Advisor
Sarah Ocampo, Academic Advisor
Frances Thompson, Academic Advisor and Special Programs

Our Educational Mission

The mission of the College of Engineering is to provide its students a firm grounding in scientific and mathematical fundamentals; experience in analysis, synthesis, and design of engineering systems; and exposure to current engineering practice and cutting edge engineering research and technology. A spirit of entrepreneurship in education, scholarly activity and participation in engineering practice infuses UCSB’s College of Engineering.

Accreditation

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The undergraduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The University of California, Santa Barbara is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, California 94501. Accreditation documents are available for review in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Cheadle Hall 5105A at UC Santa Barbara.

UC Santa Barbara is also a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), 62 leading research institutions in the U.S. and Canada known for their academic excellence. AAU was founded in 1900 to advance the international standing of U.S. research universities, and today focuses on issues, such as research funding and undergraduate and graduate education.

ENROLLMENT AND DEGREES HISTORY

Five-Year Enrollment History

Degrees Awarded History

Engaging and top-ranked undergraduate programs. World renowned faculty. Commitment to student success. Small school atmosphere at a big university. These are some of the reasons why the best and brightest choose UCSB Engineering to prepare for their futures.